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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1972
Page
2
A Lou Harris poll shows the middle-of-the-road voters form the largest share at 35 percent, with conservatives 29, liberals 19, and radicals 4. Younger people skew liberal. elders are more conservative, aiding Nixon’s perceived conservatism relative to the public.
Ernest Furgurson argues Muskie’s withdrawal reshapes the Democratic contest. Humphrey remains in the center while McGovern leads the left and Wallace persists as a disruptive force. Muskie’s status as a statesman may boost him as candidates reassess November viability and Miami Beach dynamics unfold.
James J. Kilpatrick weighs Senator McGovern's national defense proposal calling for major cuts in the Marine Corps Air Force and Army while preserving some missile systems and basing cuts on a wide defense budget reduction. Critics warn of risks from Soviet gains and warn that McGovern may be too far left on defense.
The Muscatine Journal identifies its leadership and key staff including publisher William L. Fahy, editor Harold Blake, managing editor David White, controller Max Christy, and advertising sales manager Wendell Grinstead.
To the editor readers express gratitude for the April 2 Special Olympics event in Henry Field. Organizers credit John White Muscatine recreation director and numerous volunteers including Pat McGreevy Art Miller Harold Bridges for making the day possible for local children.
A notice calls for 100 male horses between 14 hands high and upwards to be offered at Bashaw stables between the 4th and 11th of the month. The short, dry item lists no further details beyond the targeted equines and dates.
Key events on this date include the 1945 fall of Berlin announced by Soviets and Nazi surrender in Italy, the 1670 chartering of the Hudson’s Bay Company, and the 1863 misidentification and wounding of Stonewall Jackson at Chancellorsville. Celebrated birthdays include King Hussein of Jordan. Thought for today by James Barrie.
Prayer calling God’s children to live out love in deeds not words. It asks for strength to reflect divine love in dealings with others through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
A 17-year-old girl writes seeking immediate guidance on contraception and venereal disease. The column declines to lecture, discusses pills, condoms, diaphragms, IUDs, and cautions about vaginal discharge. It advises medical consultation and provides information on a layman’s booklet available through a National newspaper.
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